During the stop, police discovered Blount owed more than $1,300 in E-ZPass tolls and fines, had an expired inspection sticker and his driver's license was suspended. In addition, Blount was wanted on criminal warrants from Millburn and Paramus, each for theft; and outstanding warrants for traffic offenses in South Orange, East Orange and Millburn.

Blount was charged with theft of services, bail jumping, driving with a suspended license and other traffic offenses.